Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:13am on 12 Jul 2026,Sunday Sports
Argentina secured a thrilling 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals. After a tense 90 minutes ended 1-1, Julián Álvarez restored Argentina's lead early in extra time before Lautaro Martínez sealed the win with a late strike. Lionel Messi played a key role in orchestrating Argentina's attacks, while Switzerland battled bravely but could not withstand the South American side's relentless pressure. The victory sets up a blockbuster semi-final clash between Argentina and England, with a place in the World Cup final at stake. (PC: Reuters)
